Posted 24 February 2011
Revivo tea has been drawn to my attention. The advert asks: “Do YOU want to be healthy, fit and strong enough to fight off infections easily?”
The product claims: “Revivo is a combination of herbs which contain various nutrients and active compounds that may support the immune system and strengthen the body in general.
“MAY”? Surely you the consumer can expect DOES! Why spend money on a product that “may”? And the product suggests that it may be effective against AIDS.
And what is the evidence that this product may work?
Zero actually!
On the page titled “Research” (http://revivotea.com/research) pseudoscientific arguments are used to give the product a sense of respectability – but let’s be blunt, there is not a single study that has evaluated this combination of herbs, in these doses, for effectiveness in humans.
Certainly in the South African situation, doing … Read the rest
I just searched on 'HIV special interest group' on google.co.za, and this was the first of the Ads that appeared in the far-right column of my browser:
Are YOU HIV+?
These Are The Herbs The Greedy AIDS
Industry Doesn't Want You To Know!
revivotea.com
I followed the link and was shocked by the website – I'm glad to see that Revivo have been noticed by sites such as yours. Thank you….
Nick
Harris
I only just found your site and your story on revivotea. You may be interested in my blog at indradelanerolle.blogspot.com that recounts my recent experience in trying to get the google ad for revivotea removed. I succeeded through contacting Google and the Times (the website where I saw the ad). My complaint to the ASA is still pending.
Indra
Thanks Indra, this is great news, and I appreciate you explaining the process to readers and consumers at http://indradelanerolle.blogspot.com/
[…] See also the previous ASA ruling against Revivo Tea. […]
as long as Revivo is made up of hearbs it will make a difference in our health.Lets drink it. Please send it to AFRICA.BOTSWANA
This is a typical wrong belief. Not all herbs are good for you and not all herbs are safe. In this case, there is NO evidence that Revivo tea has any effect on AIDS/HIV.
Hi, sounds too good to be true but is it effective even for people under Antiretroviral therapy?